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Product Guide13 July 2026

Best Adjustable Dumbbells in Singapore (2026)

There are exactly six adjustable dumbbell sets on Amazon, from S$215 to S$480. We compared what each listing documents and did the price math. Three are worth considering.

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Best Adjustable Dumbbells in Singapore (2026)
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There are exactly six adjustable dumbbell sets on Amazon right now, priced from S$214.79 to S$479.74. We went through all six listings, compared what each one actually documents, and did the price math. One thing to know upfront: we haven't trained with these ourselves. Everything here comes from the listings, the official spec sheets, and a calculator.

The short version: for most people the Bowflex SelectTech 552 at S$279.80 is the one to get. It covers 2.3 to 23.8kg per hand, adjusts in a couple of seconds with a dial, and it's the only set here whose listing fully documents what you're buying. If you already lift more than 24kg per hand, the 110 lb set at S$479.74 is your only real option. And if you're not sure home workouts will stick, the cheapest set, the ByZoom pair at S$214.79, keeps the risk small.

Prices were checked in May 2026. They move around, so always confirm on the listing before you buy.

All six sets at a glance

Product Price (SGD) Listed range Adjustment
Bowflex SelectTech 552 S$279.80 2.3 to 23.8kg per hand Dial, 15 settings
ByZoom Fitness pair S$214.79 Not stated in full Plate select
110 lb Set (pair) S$479.74 50kg combined Plate select
FEIERDUN pair S$323.55 Not stated in full Plate select
SKOK pair S$454.76 Not stated in full Plate select
25/55 lb Pair Set S$420.86 25 or 55 lb per hand configs Plate select

Worth noticing: three of the six listings don't fully state their own weight range. For an adjustable dumbbell, the range is basically the whole product, so we treated that as a mark against them rather than guessing.

Bowflex SelectTech 552: best for most people

The Bowflex SelectTech 552 (S$279.80) goes from 2.3 to 23.8kg per hand across 15 settings, and you change weight by turning a dial at each end. According to Bowflex's spec sheet, one pair replaces 15 fixed pairs. That works out to about S$11.80 per kilo of top-end weight, which is the best documented value of the six, and honestly the dial alone is worth a lot. Plate-select sets make you stop and rebuild the handle between exercises. The dial takes a couple of seconds, which matters more than it sounds once you're actually mid-workout.

Bowflex SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbell on its stand

The dial covers 2.3 to 23.8kg per hand across 15 settings. Image from the Amazon listing.

Two downsides to know about. At light settings the handle stays full length (the unused plates stay on the stand), so light curls feel a bit awkward. It's fine for presses and rows. More importantly, the manual clearly says not to drop them. If you tend to let the last rep crash to the floor, an adjustable set with a dial mechanism isn't for you, at any price. Get fixed rubber dumbbells or train at a gym instead.

The other limit is the ceiling. 23.8kg per hand covers most people's dumbbell work for years, but if your rows are already past that, this set has nothing for you. That's what the next one is for.

110 lb set: for heavier lifters

The 110 lb adjustable pair (S$479.74) is 50kg combined, which makes it the heaviest documented set on Amazon right now. It's a generic unbranded set, and weight changes are slower because it's plate-select, but if you need more than 24kg per hand it's genuinely the only in-stock option.

If you're not lifting that heavy yet, the extra S$200 over the Bowflex buys headroom you won't touch for a long time. You'd get more out of the Bowflex plus a Gymreapers lifting belt (S$73.50). One practical note for heavy pairs: put proper flooring under them. Our S$2,000 home gym guide covers the flooring cost.

ByZoom pair: the budget option, with a catch

The ByZoom Fitness pair (S$214.79) is the cheapest of the six, S$65 less than the Bowflex. The catch is that the listing doesn't clearly state the weight range or the increments, so we can't tell you the top weight per hand with confidence.

Where it still makes sense: if your real question is whether you'll actually train at home at all, this is the cheapest way to find out. If it turns out you don't, you've lost S$215 instead of S$480. Just check the listing's range table on the day you order, and if it's still vague, we'd go with the Bowflex.

The three we'd skip

The FEIERDUN pair (S$323.55) and the SKOK pair (S$454.76) both cost more than the Bowflex while documenting less about their range and mechanism. We looked for anything on either listing that justifies the higher price and couldn't find it. The 25/55 lb pair set (S$420.86) comes in two versions: the 25 lb one costs S$141 more than the Bowflex for around half the top-end weight, and the 55 lb one is close enough in price to the 110 lb set that you might as well buy that.

Two names you might be looking for: the PowerBlock Elite 90 has been out of stock on Amazon since at least May 2026, and the old Bowflex 1090 listing is gone. We'll update this comparison if either comes back.

Or just join a gym

Worth running the numbers before you buy anything. S$279.80 is roughly three months at a mid-range gym (memberships run about S$90 to S$110 a month), and any gym's rack goes well past 24kg without taking up space at home. If there's a good 24-hour gym near you, that might be the better deal: Anytime Fitness Chai Chee (4.8 stars, 579 Google reviews), Snap Fitness 888 Plaza (5.0, 762 reviews) and Anytime Fitness Jurong Summit (4.9, 411 reviews) are all solid options, and you can browse the rest of the 24-hour gyms here. A common middle ground is a membership plus one Yes4All kettlebell (S$53.26) at home for the days you can't make it. If you'd rather build a proper home setup, start with our S$1,000 home gym guide.

Common questions

Is the Bowflex SelectTech 552 worth it?
For most people, yes. At S$279.80 (as of May 2026) the Bowflex SelectTech 552 replaces 15 fixed pairs and covers 2.3 to 23.8kg per hand, which is about S$11.80 per kilo of top-end weight. The main reasons to skip it: you lift heavier than 24kg per hand, or you tend to drop your weights, which the manual warns against.
What's the heaviest adjustable dumbbell set on Amazon?
The 110 lb adjustable pair at S$479.74 (as of May 2026), which is 50kg combined. Every other set we compared tops out lower, including the Bowflex SelectTech 552 at 23.8kg per hand.
Can you drop adjustable dumbbells?
Best to assume no. Bowflex's manual warns against dropping the SelectTech 552, and the adjustment mechanism is the fragile part on any adjustable set, cheap or premium. Lower your last rep under control, or do your heaviest work at a gym with fixed dumbbells built for it.
Are adjustable dumbbells cheaper than a gym membership?
Over a year, yes. The Bowflex SelectTech 552 costs S$279.80 once, while a mid-range membership runs about S$1,080 to S$1,320 a year. The trade-off is that a gym rack goes far past the 552's 23.8kg ceiling. The honest question is which one you'll still be using in six months.

Updated July 2026: prices checked against Amazon listings. PowerBlock Elite 90 still out of stock.